South Korea
South Korea's Lotte Shopping bets big on SEA as overseas revenue surges
South Korea's Lotte Shopping bets big on SEA as overseas revenue surges
International operations now make up 12.9% of revenue.
Korea retail sales up 9.1% in July
It was driven by a 15.3% jump in online sales.
Hermès opens expanded flagship in Seoul
It now showcases all sixteen of the house’s métiers in a bright, modern space.
Kolmar Korea opens second US factory to expand K-beauty, avoid tariffs
It is part of the brand’s strategy to minimise supply chain risks.
Shinsegae duty free reopens renovated 11th Floor at Myeongdong flagship
A key highlight is the “Taste of Shinsegae” zone.
South Korea retail sales up 7% in May
It was driven by a continued surge in online sales.
Miniso opens first flagship store in South Korea
The store features over 3,500 products.
Kolmar Korea expands globally with natural K-beauty products
The company invests heavily in r&d.
Xiaomi launches first offline store in Korea
It also features on-site after-sales services.
MBK Partners seeks buyer for troubled South Korean chain Homeplus
The retailer has lost over $1b in the past five years.
Amorepacific launches AI chatbot for personalised beauty advice
It also gives real-time order shipment updates.
Korea retail sales up 7% in April
However, offline sales fell 1.9%.
Breville brings home win at Retail Asia Awards 2025 for experiential store
Café & Store, an experiential retail to drive awareness and experience of quality home coffee.
CJ Olive Young woos tourists in search of K-beauty’s ‘glass skin’
Free skin scans are driving loyalty beyond Korea.
CJ Olive Young opens first Korean snacks store in Busan
It offers Korean healthy snacks popular with tourists.
K-beauty sector rebounds with $4.9M in early 2025 funding
It raised a total of $453m to date.
Korea's retail industry up 9.2% in March
Online sales led the growth with a 19% increase.
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